Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Home Downsizing Solutions
At Simplysized Home, we specialize in guiding individuals and families through the emotionally and physically demanding process of downsizing, moving, and resettling. Founded by Liz Pattison and Kim Dorsky after navigating their own family's challenges with estate transitions, our company combines deep empathy with professional expertise to simplify complex life changes. Our team of seasoned professionals offers tailored solutions, from sorting and packing to resettling in new homes, ensuring every client's unique needs are met with dignity and care. We prioritize confidentiality, employing a meticulous approach to categorizing belongings, coordinating disbursements, and managing logistics.With decades of combined experience in organizational systems, senior care, and project management, we act as a trusted liaison between clients and a network of vetted professionals. Our services extend beyond physical relocationwe provide peace of mind during transitional periods, whether clients are empty nesters, busy professionals, or families handling inherited properties. Fully insured and bonded, we serve communities across Maine, committed to transforming overwhelming tasks into seamless, stress-free experiences.
Services
Home Downsizing
Moving Management
Resettling Services
Clutter Coaching
Staging Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 100% confidential services for sensitive downsizing needs
- Our team is fully insured and bonded for client protection
- We provide personalized guidance through emotionally challenging transitions
- We coordinate with trusted professionals for comprehensive solutions
- Our staff includes experts with decades of organizational experience
What people say
Compassionate and trustworthy
Stress-free transitions
Exceeded expectations
Excellent organization
Highly recommend
Services
Home Downsizing
Our home downsizing service helps clients simplify living spaces by sorting belongings into categories for retention, donation, or sale. We coordinate family evaluations, manage valuable item disbursement, and handle logistics for estate transitions. With sensitivity to emotional attachments, we create organized systems that reduce stress during downsizing processes.
Moving Management
We oversee complete moving operations from planning to execution, including vendor coordination, packing, and resettling. Our team ensures proper labeling, manages long-distance logistics, and facilitates smooth transitions to new residences. We handle utility connections and furniture placement to create functional living spaces post-move.
Resettling Services
Our resettling services transform new homes into comfortable spaces by unpacking boxes, setting up kitchens and bedrooms, and arranging furniture. We remove packing materials and ensure essential items are accessible for the first night. This service extends to organizing closets and storage areas for immediate usability.
Staging Services
We prepare homes for sale through strategic decluttering and furniture placement. Our staging process includes coordinating professional cleaning, painting, and repairs to maximize market appeal. We collaborate with realtors to implement marketing strategies that highlight property strengths to potential buyers.
Clutter Coaching
Our clutter coaching helps clients maintain organized living spaces through customized systems. We teach practical storage solutions and decision-making frameworks for managing possessions. This service focuses on creating sustainable habits that prevent future accumulation while preserving sentimental items.
People
Liz Pattison
Co-Founder
Former second-grade teacher with exceptional organizational skills. Specializes in compassionate client relationships during downsizing transitions. Brings patience and energy to every project while balancing family life in Maine.
Kim Dorsky
Co-Founder
Marketing and project management expert with retail experience. Focuses on logistical coordination and client satisfaction. Combines deadline-driven expertise with empathetic support for families during transitional periods.
Troy Pattison
Operations Manager
Marketing professional turned hands-on team leader. Specializes in physical logistics and item categorization. Provides practical solutions for repurposing belongings while maintaining detailed documentation for client records.
Polly Bradley
Senior Organizer
Former nonprofit director with 20 years of senior care experience. Expert in dementia-friendly organizing systems. Applies adult day care facility management skills to create functional living spaces during transitions.
Jennifer Jones
Real Estate Consultant
Licensed real estate professional with business management background. Specializes in furniture placement for smaller spaces and clutter reduction strategies. Combines home staging expertise with practical downsizing solutions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Maine communities including Yarmouth, Camden, Freeport, and surrounding regions.
How do you handle sentimental items?
We approach sentimental belongings with care, providing organized systems for review and decision-making while respecting emotional attachments.
Can you help with long-distance moves?
Yes, we coordinate national relocations including packing, transportation logistics, and resettling at destination homes.
Are your services confidential?
We maintain complete confidentiality for all client engagements and sensitive estate matters.
How are items categorized during downsizing?
Belongings are sorted into keep, family distribution, sale, donation, and disposal categories with detailed documentation.
Do you work with real estate agents?
Yes, we collaborate with realtors to prepare homes for market through professional staging and decluttering services.
